Over the years, I've learned that no R/C project is ever "done". It might be "good enough" for now, but something else can always be added, removed, or modified to make an R/C machine a true custom piece. Take, for example, my Redcat Ascent-18. From its beginnings as a stock 1/18-scale crawler, I've managed to […]
Finally, after much internal wishing and hoping, Redcat released a small-scale R/C rock crawler, the Ascent-18. In what may have been my quickest announcement-to-purchase record yet, I knew I had to have one of these 1/18-scale crawlers the minute, ney, the second it was announced. Not only is the Ascent-18 a visual doppelganger to its […]
One of the many reasons I love the R/C hobby is that I can collect several replicas of 1:1 vehicles without incurring crushing debt. The small-scale side of the radio-controlled universe is even more affordable than their larger, 1/10-scale cousins, making collecting various cars and trucks that much easier. Along that same vein, I often […]
Camel Trophy, Land Rover, and R/C fanatics, your ride(s) have arrived. FMS has launched its newest small-scale crawling and trail truck platform, the FCX24M. Featuring four Camel Trophy-liveried models (Discovery, Range Rover, Defender 90, and Defender 110), you can take your love for extreme off-road adventure to a new level. In this video, I take […]
The FMS FCX24 lineup has grown significantly over the years, with models ranging from crawler-focused rigs to highly detailed scale replicas. The FCX24 Chevrolet K5 Blazer is one of the new(er) additions to the FCX24 family, and it's definitely a looker. Combining plenty of visual detail with a performance platform that can take on almost […]
FMS is known for its detailed, scale trail models, but what about bashers? The FMT24 Chevy Colorado is one of their newer models, and it's a fun little machine that packs quite a wallop (despite its size). With a detailed polycarbonate body Here's a first look, overview, and a little action footage of this 1/24-scale […]
They got me hook, line, and sinker. Redcat had me at the announcement of their new 1/18-scale R/C crawler, the Ascent-18. Then, they had me at the color choices and the chassis design. Then they dropped the special $99.99 introductory price (through May 1, 2024), and…that was all it took. Less than a week later, […]
FMS has finally taken the wraps off of its latest FCX18 model, the FCX18 Chevy K10 Cheyenne. This beautifully detailed 1/18-scale truck features an ABS plastic hardbody, an array of scale visual details, LED lights, and a two-speed transmission. It's a great companion for your next camping trip or outdoor hike. The folks at FMS […]
It never fails. As soon as I think I've found my new favorite R/C model, a challenger always emerges to make a run for the title. Having been on a Traxxas TRX-4M kick for the past year, I found myself drawn to one of the newer 1/18-scale trail and crawling rigs to hit the market; […]
Monster trucks and the R/C hobby go hand-in-hand. As early as I can remember, there have always been radio-controlled monster trucks in hobby shops. While there are few that have managed to nail every aspect of the 1:1 monster truck experience, there are some that come awfully close. The 1/24-scale FCX24 Smasher/Smasher V2 from FMS […]
